Asghar Nadeem Syed

Asghar Nadeem Syed (اصغر ندیم سید) (born 14 January 1950) is a Pakistani playwright, TV drama serial writer and poet. He has written dramas for the Pakistani state channel, PTV, as well as the privately owned Shalimar Television Network.

Early life and career Syed was born on 14 January 1950 in the city of Multan, Pakistan.

Syed has a total of 36 years of teaching experience. Maigh Malhar (1995) (NTM) In November 2020, he was appointed as one of the directors of Pakistan Television under the chairmanship of Mr. Naeem Bokhari.

Awards and recognition He won Best Writer Nigar Award for drama Pyas in 1989. He won Best Writer Award at 9th PTV Awards in 1998 Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan in 2006 Pakistan Television Corporation Award for Best Writer

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Poetry Collections

Tarz‑e‑Ehsas (طرزِ احساس; *Style of Feeling*) (1988)

A collection of Urdu poems exploring emotional landscapes and introspection, showcasing Syed’s lyrical voice in early poetic form.

Aadhe Chaand Ki Raat (آدھے چاند کی رات; *Mid‑Moon Night*) (1993)

A volume of evocative ghazals and nazms capturing themes of longing, romance, and night‑time reflection.

Adhuri Kulliyat (ادھوری کلیات; *Incomplete Collected Works*) (2014)

A curated compilation of selected poems from Syed’s earlier work, including unpublished and rare pieces.

Jahanabad Ki Galiyan (جہاں آباد کی گلیاں; *Streets of Jahanabad*) (2023)

Recent poems centered on urban life, nostalgia, and cultural change in old Lahore neighborhoods.

Short Fiction

Kahani Mujhe Mili (کہانی مجھے ملی; *I Found a Story*) (2017)

A collection of ten short stories reflecting social issues, human struggles, and reflective narratives.

Character Sketches

Phirta Hai Falak Barson (پھرتا ہے فلک برسوں; *The Sky Wanders for Years*) (2022)

A series of vivid character sketches (khaakay) portraying personalities from various walks of life.

Literary Criticism

Syed Waqar Azeem: Shakhsiyat Aur Fun (سید وقار عظیم: شخصیت اور فن; *Syed Waqar Azeem: Personality and Art*) (2017)

A critical study on noted literary figure Syed Waqar Azeem, analyzing his life, works, and stylistic contributions.

Play & Script Anthologies

Dasht‑e‑Imkaan (دشتِ امکان; *Desert of Possibilities*)

A collection of dramatic writings and scripts, highlighting Syed’s contribution to Urdu drama.

Tooti Hui Tanaab Udhar (ٹوٹی ہوئی تناب ادھر; *The Rope is Broken Over There*) (2019)

A dramatic text or play centering on social and psychological tension, with symbolic undertones.

Other Works

Zameen‑Zaad Ka Ufaq (زمین زاد کا اُفق; *Horizon Born of the Earth*)

Likely a poetry or reflection-based work; exact category and publication date unspecified.